For all the latest news from in and around Bolton, sign up for the free MyBolton newsletter A dog from Bolton struggled to walk and even underwent surgery before his owner realised a change in diet was needed to treat his long term condition.
According to vets, Irritable Bowel Syndrome is surprisingly common in dogs, with many of the symptoms mirroring that of humans - gastro-intestinal discomfort, nausea and an upset stomach.
Dog owner, Rachel Field, said her poor pooch Teddy even went through surgery before it was discovered that he had IBS. She told TeamDogs : “He was so tired he could barely walk and he was just so sad all the time.
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